Direct Support Professional / DSP / Caregiver
BAYADA Home Health Care
$18 / hour
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Join BAYADA Home Health and Make a Difference in Your Community!
BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking Direct Support Professional / DSP / Caregivers to join the team in Chester County, PA. BAYADA’s Direct Support Professional / DSP / Caregivers work one-on-one in home and community settings as a companion and mentor for individuals with intellectual or developmental disability to help them reach their full potential. As a member of our team, you will be valued, respected, and heard. We are committed to investing in people and nurturing their desire to grow, and we can’t wait for you to join us.
Locations We’re Hiring: West Chester, Malvern, Downingtown, Honey Brook (east/west Chester County) and surrounding areas!
How You’ll Make an Impact as a Direct Support Professional / DSP / Caregiver:
- Provide personal care assistance (dressing, grooming)
- Accompany clients on errands and appointments
- Spend time on the client’s favorite hobbies and activities
- Assist with everyday tasks, such as meal preparation
- Participate in community integration activities
Compensation & Schedule:
- Competitive pay rates starting at $18/hr. with a weekly pay schedule
- Flexible scheduling (part-time, various shifts)
- Short commute times (we try to match opportunities within 30 minutes near your home)
- Options for mileage reimbursement
Benefits You’ll Love as a Direct Support Professional / DSP / Caregiver:
- Possibility of Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, FSA and HSA options
- Education & Development: Scholarship and development opportunities, free courses, and on-the-job training
- Recognition & Rewards: Recognition programs, referral bonuses
- Positive Work Environment: Stable and supportive work environment with around the clock clinical support and a team environment that cares
- Paid Time Off: PTO (paid time off) and paid holidays
- Other Benefits: 401(k) with company match, employer-paid life insurance, employee assistance program (EAP)
Qualifications for Our Direct Support Professional / DSP / Caregivers:
- One or more years of experience working with intellectual and development disabilities (If you do not have this experience, training may be available through our apprentice program)
- High school diploma or equivalent (18+)
Thrive in a Culture That Cares:
We put your well-being first, fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment of belonging where you can achieve your goals. Don't just take our word for it:
- Rated 3.8 stars on Indeed & Glassdoor
- Newsweek's Greatest Workplace for Overall, Women, Parents & Families, Diversity
- Forbes Best Employers for Veterans
BAYADA recognizes and rewards our support professionals who set and maintain the highest standards of excellence. Join our caring team today!
As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.
BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here.
BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.
Benefits
- health insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- parental leave
- life insurance
About this role
BAYADA Home Health Care in Chester County is hiring Direct Support Professionals to work part-time in home and community settings with individuals who have intellectual or developmental disabilities. You'd provide one-on-one support that ranges from personal care like dressing and grooming to accompanying clients on errands, helping with meals, and participating in activities they enjoy. The role centers on being a consistent presence and mentor who helps clients integrate into their communities and reach their potential.
The position requires at least one year of experience working with intellectual and developmental disabilities, though BAYADA offers an apprentice program for those without prior experience. You'll need a high school diploma or equivalent and be at least 18. Starting pay is $18 per hour with weekly paychecks, and BAYADA aims to match assignments within 30 minutes of your home. The part-time schedule offers flexibility across various shifts.
Beyond base pay, BAYADA provides options for health insurance (medical, dental, vision), paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) with company match, employer-paid life insurance, and an employee assistance program. The company also offers scholarship opportunities, free training courses, and recognition programs. As a 50-year-old accredited provider, BAYADA emphasizes a supportive work environment with around-the-clock clinical backing and has received recognition from Newsweek and Forbes for workplace culture.
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Bayada Home Health Care’s new CEO Bryony Winn wants to provide higher levels of care at home, Inquirer.com
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